Archive for June 10th, 2013

House fire in Frankfort 6-6-13

This from Dylan Konchan:

Frankfort | Working Fire | 1011 Prestwick Dr | Truck 72 got on scene reporting nothing showing from a 1 story house. When they made entry they had smoke in the house. Then T72 found the fire and reported they had a working fire. Chief 72 requested a change of quarters box on box #721 the following companies were due: New Lenox Engine to Station 1, Orland Engine to Station 2, University Park Engine to Station 4, Homer Truck to Station 5. 35mins later the fire was knocked.

Frankfort Fire Department

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Matteson Fire Department

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Frankfort Fire Department

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Frankfort Fire Department

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Bedford Park Fire Department apparatus update

This from Martin Nowak:

In the past, I’ve mentioned that Bedford Park was down from 3 ambulances to 2. Former Ambulance 714 is a 2007 Ford E-450/Medtec. It was the major flood of 2011 when Bedford Park was responding into Summit, under the viaduct right before 63rd. Tower 709 and former A714 were both damaged in flood water. 709 was repaired and 714 was later disposed of. Pictures of it sitting behind Station 1 OOS. Today stands a small garage.  

 
The current A714 is a 2003 International/Medtec which was 712 at the time they had the 2007 Ford. Changes since the picture on Chicagoareafire include a new LED light bar.  Also Tower 709 has newer LED’s since the pictures added to he site.   
Bedford Park Fire Department

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Bedford Park Fire Department

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Bedford Park Fire Department

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Bedford Park Fire Department

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